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Warpy

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3. Oh, yeah, I ate well there

Reply to merrily (Reply #2)

Wed Aug 26, 2015, 08:15 PM

Aug 2015

and I knew the veg were from the wholesale place, all the stuff that the supermarkets had turned down. I didn't care, it was cheaper than dirt and plentiful and a short walk to the North End to stock up on olive oil and still warm Italian breads.

Living in the city meant getting shafted on rent, but everything else could be cheaper if you spent the time to look for it.

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Boston Public Market open Wednesday to Sunday, 8 am to 8 pm, serving lunch, too! [View all] merrily Aug 2015 OP

Sounds great, I used to go to the outdoor market there Warpy Aug 2015 #1

There is an outdoor farmers' market at City Hall. However, the one at Haymarket proper, while great, merrily Aug 2015 #2

Oh, yeah, I ate well there Warpy Aug 2015 #3

True. I've always said that NYC is a very cheap place to live, as long as you don't pay rent. merrily Aug 2015 #4